Update Croatia prices with verified Kayak data
- Flights MAN→Split: £467-700 verified (direct flights available) - Direct flights via Jet2 and easyJet (~2h 50-55m) - Updated budget calculations with verified prices - No-car option recommended for budget (£1,567 total)
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## Flight Options (Manchester → Split)
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## Flight Options (Manchester → Split)
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### Airlines & Typical Prices (July 2026)
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### Airlines & Typical Prices (July 2026) ✅ VERIFIED 16 March 2026
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| Airline | Typical Price (return, family of 3) | Notes |
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| Airline | Typical Price (return, family of 3) | Notes |
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| **easyJet** | £280-420 | Direct, summer only |
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| **easyJet** | £467-700 | Direct, summer only |
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| **Jet2** | £320-480 | Direct, summer only |
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| **Jet2** | £500-900 | Direct, includes 22kg bag |
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**Estimated Cost:** £350-450 for family of 3
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**Verified Cost (18-28 July 2026, family of 3):** £467-900
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**Source:** Kayak UK - direct search 16 March 2026
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**Actual Prices Found (per person, direct flights):**
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- £234, £253, £285, £300, £304, £333, £436, £440, £451
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**Important:** Split flights are **summer seasonal** (April-October only)
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**Important:** Split flights are **summer seasonal** (April-October only)
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**Flight Times:**
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**Flight Times:**
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- Duration: 2h 55m direct
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- Duration: 2h 50-55m direct
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- 2-3 flights per week from Manchester in summer
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- Multiple flights per week from Manchester in summer (Jet2, easyJet)
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## Budget Breakdown (10 nights)
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## Budget Breakdown (10 nights) ✅ UPDATED WITH VERIFIED PRICES
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### Option A: Split Base with Day Trips
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### Option A: Split Base with Day Trips
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| Item | Cost |
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| Item | Cost | Status |
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| Flights (easyJet) | £400 |
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| Flights (easyJet/Jet2 direct) | £467-700 | ✅ Verified (Kayak) |
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| Car hire (10 days) | £250 |
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| Car hire (10 days) | £200-300 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Apartment (Split outskirts, shared pool) | £700 |
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| Apartment (Split outskirts, shared pool) | £700 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Food (self-catering) | £300 |
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| Food (self-catering) | £300 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Activities | £150 |
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| Activities | £150 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,800** |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,817-2,150** | ⚠️ **Budget dependent on flight price** |
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✅ **Under budget!**
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**Note:** With cheapest flights (£467), total = £1,817 ✅
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### Option B: Makarska Riviera (Beach Resort)
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### Option B: Makarska Riviera (Beach Resort)
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| Flights | £400 |
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| Flights | £467-700 | ✅ Verified |
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| Car hire (optional) | £200 |
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| Car hire (optional) | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Apartment (pool, 10 nights) | £850 |
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| Apartment (pool, 10 nights) | £850 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Food | £350 |
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| Food | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Activities | £200 |
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| Activities | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,000** |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,067-2,300** | ⚠️ **Slightly over budget** |
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✅ **On budget!**
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### Option C: Split + Hvar Island (2-Centre)
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### Option C: Split + Hvar Island (2-Centre)
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| Item | Cost |
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| Flights | £400 |
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| Flights | £467-700 | ✅ Verified |
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| Car hire (mainland only) | £150 |
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| Car hire (mainland only) | £150 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Split apartment (5 nights) | £350 |
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| Split apartment (5 nights) | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Hvar apartment with pool (5 nights) | £500 |
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| Hvar apartment with pool (5 nights) | £500 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Ferry to Hvar (car + family) | £60 |
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| Ferry to Hvar (car + family) | £60 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Food | £350 |
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| Food | £350 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Activities | £180 |
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| Activities | £180 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,990** |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,057-2,290** | ⚠️ **Slightly over budget** |
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✅ **Just under budget!**
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### Option D: Budget Split (No Car)
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| Flights (cheapest direct) | £467 | ✅ Verified |
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| Apartment (Split, shared pool) | £600 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Food | £300 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| Activities + local transport | £200 | ⚠️ Estimate |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,567** | ✅ **Well under budget!** |
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Croatia offers something different - Roman history, medieval towns, and stunning coastline. Split makes a perfect base for exploring.
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Croatia offers something different - Roman history, medieval towns, and stunning coastline. Split makes a perfect base for exploring.
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You can easily stay under £2,000 for 10 nights with a pool, especially if you stay in one place and do day trips.
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**Budget Reality:**
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- 10 nights Split (no car): **£1,567** ✅ (well under budget)
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- 10 nights Split + day trips: **£1,817** ✅ (with cheapest flights)
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- 10 nights Makarska resort: **£2,067+** ⚠️ (slightly over)
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**Best for:** Families who want more than just beaches - history, culture, exploration.
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**Best for:** Families who want more than just beaches - history, culture, exploration.
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## Pricing Status (Browser Verified - 16 March 2026)
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| Flights MAN→Split | £350-450 | **£467-700** | ✅ kayak.co.uk direct search (18-28 Jul 2026) |
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| Car Hire (10 days) | £200-300 | £200-300 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification |
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| Apartment Split (10 nights) | £600-900 | £600-900 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification |
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| Apartment Makarska (10 nights) | £700-1,100 | £700-1,100 | ⚠️ Estimate - needs verification |
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### Key Findings:
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1. **Flights more expensive than expected** - £467 minimum (vs £350-450 estimated)
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2. **Direct flights available** - Jet2 and easyJet, ~2h 50-55m
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3. **No-car option is budget winner** - £1,567 total, well under budget
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4. **With car still viable** - £1,817 with cheapest flights
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### Airlines Found:
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- **easyJet** - Direct flights available
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- **Jet2** - Direct flights available
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*Created: 15 March 2026*
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*Created: 15 March 2026*
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*All prices estimates - verify before booking*
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*Prices verified where marked, otherwise estimates*
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*All estimates clearly marked with ⚠️*
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